Bible Verses

They were more astonished than ever and wondered: “Who, then, can be saved?”

It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.”

The disciples were shocked at these words, but Jesus insisted: “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!

Jesus looked around and said to his disciples: “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!”

When he heard these words, his face fell, and he went away sad, for he was a man of great wealth.

Then Jesus looked at him steadily and loved him; and he said: “For you, one thing is missing. Go, sell what you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven. Then, come, and follow me.”

The man replied: “I have obeyed all these commandments since my childhood.”

You know the commandments: Do not kill; do not commit adultery; do not steal; do not bear false witness; do not cheat; honor your father and mother.” 

Jesus answered: “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone.

The Rich Young Man Just as Jesus was setting out on his journey again, a man ran up, knelt before him, and asked: “Good teacher, what must I do to have eternal life?”